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It appears to Lord Carnarvon that, as Dr. Randell was attached to the Queen's troops in consequence of the want of military surgeons, he should be dealt with as if he had actually been a military surgeon, and thus be entitled to compensation for his wound, although it does not incapacitate him from the performance of his civil duties.
Should Mr. Hardy agree with Lord Carnarvon, his Lordship trusts that it will be admitted that Dr. Randell's is a strong case for compensation from War Office Funds.
I am, &c. (Signed) R. H. MEADE.
No. 12.
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It will be observed that, in making the Malay swords, Messrs. Wilkinson offer to utilise certain parts of the three swords recently returned from the Gold Coast, by which means a greater amount would be recovered in respect to the latter than could otherwise be obtained.
Awaiting further instructions, with which it is requested that the design, estimate, and specimens may be returned,
Robert G. W. Herbert, Esq., &c.
&c.
&c.
I have, &c.
P. G. JULYAN.
The EARL OF CARNARVON to GOVERNOR SIK W. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B.
(No. 271.)
J
Downing Street, November 24, 1876.
SIR,
I HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith a copy of a letter addressed by my desire to Captain Speedy on the 4th ulto., when I received an intimation from him of his intention of returning to the Straits Settlements on the 30th.-
To this letter I received no answer, although I have reason to know that he was cognizant of it before his final departure from Europe.
Captain Speedy was therefore, as you will see, duly warned and had full knowledge of the change that is contemplated in the appointment which he provisionally held up to the time of his leaving his duties to come to England, and he will not in these circumstances have any ground of complaint on account of any loss or inconvenience that may arise to him in consequence of any changes that it may be found necessary to make in order to secure an efficient and economical administration in the Native States.
No. 13.
I have, &c. (Signed)
CARNARVON.
The EARL OF CARNARVON to GOVERNOR SIR W. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B.
(Confidential.)
SIB,
Downing Street, November 24, 1876.
I HAVE received your confidential despatch of the 18th ulto., pointing out the disqualifications of Captain Speedy for a permanent appointment of Assistant Resident at Larut.
2. I am of opinion that with the knowledge I now possess from your present despatch that it is clearly impossible that Captain Speedy should be retained in his present highly paid and independent position at Larut.
3. By my despatch No. 271, of this day's date, you will have learnt that Captain Speedy was duly warned that a change would probably be made in the amount of his salary.
I am therefore quite prepared to sanction the proposal you now make for stationing the Resident of Perak at Qualla Kangsa and for removing the Assistant Resident from Larut to Banda Bharu, with a salary equivalent to about 7501. a year.
5. I must, however, observe that it will be convenient that you should submit this proposal in a public despatch, stating the reasons which have led you to make it.
I have, &c.
27, Pall Mall, November 24, 1876.
DEAR SIR,
We send you herewith a drawing, actual size of a sword similar to the rongh sketch you showed us, and also a silver-mounted sword of somewhat similar style which we are are now making for a Chief in the Malay Peninsula.
The cost of a sword similar to drawing, with stout silver hilt (standard quality, hall marked), scabbard of silver steel, or nickel steel (which we should recommend), with two silver mounts as shown, would be 331. 108. Od. (thirty-three pounds ten shillings).
The same engraved with flowered scroll work, like the sword sent to show, would be thirty-six pounds each (361. Os. Od.); or chased in relief like the unfinished pattern sent, the cost would be forty-two pounds (427.).
The pattern is so very different from that of the Gold Coast swords that we could only utilize the blades and a part of the scabbards; but, if desired, we could make an allowance of from ten to twelve pounds for these three swords in executing this order. We shall be happy to give any further estimate or particulars on hearing from you. The sword sent has a hilt in two pieces with a white shark-skin grip, but our estimate is for a hilt entirely of silver, as shown in the drawing.
Ye are, &c.
(Signed)
WILKINSON & SON.
No. 15.
GOVERNOR SIR WM. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B. to the EARL OF CARNARVON.
(Telegraphic.)
Singapore, November 27, 1876. November 27th. Referring to telegram 12th October and despatch 370, organization of police greatly retarded for want of authority to appoint Lieutenant Swinburne as superintendent.
(Signed)
CARNARVON.
No. 16.
SIR,
No. 14.
The CROWN AGENTS to the COLONIAL OFFICE.
Downing Street, London, November 25, 1876.
A DESIGN and estimate for the swords to be presented to certain Malay Chiefs is herewith submitted for approval or otherwise.
A sword complete, and a separate silver hilt, referred to in the estimate, will accom- pany this communication for the Earl of Carnarvon's inspection.
The EARL OF CARNARVON to GOVERNOR SIR WM. JERVOIS, K.C.M.G., C.B.
(Telegraphic.)
Foreign Office, November 27, 1876. Swinburne approved while any portion regiment remains.
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